Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 116 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 18 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the SuperSonics 116-99. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · 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.