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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons snuck past the 76ers 117-115. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.