Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 45 | 19 | 35 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Kings 128-85. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.