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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 28 23 13 96
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 32 28 28 112

After Action Report

The Pistons downed the Kings 112-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.