Knicks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 25 42 23 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 24 32 25 107

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Bobcats pulled away from the Pistons 118-107. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.