Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Pistons 116-114. Lineup balance gave the Pacers a clear synergy edge. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.