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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry Cold
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 22 23 16 92
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 19 34 39 28 120

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats blew the doors off the Pistons 120-92. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. The Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.