Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the 76ers 109-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.