Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 79 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 43 | 28 | 21 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors rolled past the Pistons 128-79. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Warriors cashed in. Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Warriors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.