Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons held off the Clippers 118-111. Pistons torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
