Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the 76ers 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.