Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 107 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the 76ers 107-94. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.