Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 18 | 34 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons held off the 76ers 117-111. Pistons' offense had its way with the 76ers. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.