Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 131-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.