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.