Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Clippers 116-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.