Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 32 | 30 | 16 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Pacers 125-116. Pistons torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.