Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 125 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 35 | 28 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons snuck past the Nuggets 125-123. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.