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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 27 33 21 109
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 26 26 29 31 112

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Pistons 112-109. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.