Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the 76ers 101-84. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.