Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Pacers 107-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.