Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the 76ers 116-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.