Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 78 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 25 | 42 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Pistons 120-78. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.