Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
away
Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The 76ers outlasted the Pistons 119-111. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the 76ers 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.