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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
139
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 32 15 21 23 91
Detroit PistonsPistons 39 30 38 32 139

After Action Report

The Pistons rolled past the 76ers 139-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The 76ers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.