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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 28 25 23 35 111
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 35 27 29 115

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Bucks 115-111. The tempo dragged the Bucks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.