Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
75
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 75 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The 76ers ran roughshod over the Pistons 111-75. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the 76ers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.