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Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 28 30 29 117
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 34 26 21 109

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers edged the Pistons 117-109. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.