Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 17 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons downed the 76ers 120-102. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.