Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 123 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Warriors 123-119. Pistons torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.