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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 34 23 26 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 39 27 27 31 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons took care of the Kings 124-112. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons are in a full-on tailspin; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.