Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Warriors 117-85. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.