Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the SuperSonics 118-87. Pistons torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.