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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 33 31 24 114
Sacramento KingsKings 31 23 31 33 118

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Pistons 118-114. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.