Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 27 | 25 | 35 | 124 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Pistons 129-124. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers steamroller is in full effect right now; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.