Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons handled the Pacers 116-102. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.