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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 27 22 24 101
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 27 33 33 124

After Action Report

The Pistons rolled past the Kings 124-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.