Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Pistons 113-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.