Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 44 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Nuggets 138-132. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.