Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
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Indiana PacersPacers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 12 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Pistons 128-126 in overtime. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.