Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 38 | 25 | 23 | 122 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 42 | 28 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the 76ers 122-120. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 76ers · 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.