Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 117 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 18 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Pistons handled the SuperSonics 117-104. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.