Bob Ford: Teamwork takes a hit in Game 2

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, April, 2008 | by Bob Ford Inquirer Columnist

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The basketball universe, at least the one they've grown accustomed to in this area, righted itself last night. The clock didn't slow down. The whistles sounded sweet. The ball became round again. The Detroit Pistons won a basketball game when they had to. This time, the hole the 76ers dug for themselves against the Pistons turned out to be plenty deep enough.

After Sunday's series opener, when the Pistons hit the snooze alarm and let the Sixers come back from 15 points down to earn a surprising win, last night's reprise played out a little differently. The Pistons, the best defensive team in the league, decided to put that skill on display for more than just a half. Held to just 36 points in the first half, with their point total matching their...