Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Warriors 114-100. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.