Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 28 | 13 | 99 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons edged the 76ers 99-93. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · 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.