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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
110
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 34 23 31 122
Milwaukee BucksBucks 30 18 31 31 110

After Action Report

In Milwaukee, the Pistons pulled away from the Bucks 122-110. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.