Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 93 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Pistons 96-93. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.