Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Pistons 102-98. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.