Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 25 | 36 | 25 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the SuperSonics buried the Pistons 112-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.