Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the SuperSonics 118-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.