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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 42 | 31 | 29 | 142 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Pistons blew the doors off the Bucks 142-107. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bucks are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.