Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers blew the doors off the Pistons 125-105. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.