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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 16 36 23 37 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 16 29 16 26 87

After Action Report

The Clippers rolled past the Pistons 112-87. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.