Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 20 | 35 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Timberwolves 119-113. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.