Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
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Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 24 | 37 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons snuck past the Pacers 119-116. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.