Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 89 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 23 | 15 | 26 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pistons squeaked past the 76ers 89-87. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.