Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 30 | 18 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Warriors 114-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 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.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.