Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers pulled away from the Pistons 116-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.