Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 15 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats took care of the Pistons 108-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.