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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 37 33 31 21 122
Milwaukee BucksBucks 21 27 18 29 95

After Action Report

The Pistons demolished the Bucks 122-95. Pistons' defense smothered the Bucks all night. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pistons; the Bucks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.