Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 106 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 14 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Bobcats 106-95. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Bobcats couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · 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.