Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Kings 112-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.