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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 26 32 31 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 34 44 29 138

After Action Report

The Pistons rolled past the Kings 138-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.