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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 18 18 30 99
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 20 25 25 23 93

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the 76ers 99-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.