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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
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Chemistry Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 36 34 21 26 117
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 32 30 32 119

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons shocked the Clippers 119-117. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · 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.