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Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 21 22 33 102
Milwaukee BucksBucks 34 27 22 16 99

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Bucks 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bucks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.