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Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 30 34 27 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 28 41 34 128

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Kings 128-112. Pistons torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

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