Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 106 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Pistons 118-106. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics sent shots into the fifth row all night.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.