Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 37 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Pistons 119-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.