Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 104 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The 76ers pulled away from the Pistons 115-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.