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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
124
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Chemistry Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 19 33 35 37 124
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 20 19 31 96

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Warriors ran roughshod over the Pistons 124-96. The Warriors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Warriors steamroller is in full effect right now. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.