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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 20 19 26 31 96
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 23 29 32 116

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Warriors 116-96. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.