Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 21 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings snuck past the Pistons 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.