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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 35 23 26 35 119
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 37 38 27 127

After Action Report

The Pistons held off the Warriors 127-119. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.