Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Kings 108-88. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.