Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the SuperSonics 120-115. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.