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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 27 30 37 124
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 26 30 26 29 111

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the SuperSonics 124-111. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.