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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 27 28 40 22 117
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 35 35 37 137

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Pacers 137-117. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.