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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
131
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Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 34 26 34 24 13 131
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 27 38 23 12 130

After Action Report

The 76ers snuck past the Pistons 131-130 in overtime. 76ers' offense had its way with the Pistons. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.