Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Detroit PistonsPistons
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 35 | 22 | 38 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Pacers 125-123. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.