Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons snuck past the Pacers 117-112. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.