Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Pistons 123-104. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.