Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 20 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 40 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Bucks 117-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.