Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 37 | 24 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Kings 116-103. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.