Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Indiana PacersPacers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons survived the Pacers 111-108. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.