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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 30 31 36 124
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 35 31 27 24 117

After Action Report

The Pistons fended off the SuperSonics 124-117. Pistons' offense had its way with the SuperSonics. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.