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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 33 24 7 34 98
Detroit PistonsPistons 38 34 29 25 126

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons rolled past the Kings 126-98. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.