Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 39 | 29 | 37 | 36 | 141 |
After Action Report
The 76ers blew the doors off the Pistons 141-116. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.