Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the SuperSonics 103-88. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. The SuperSonics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.