Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Pacers 132-118. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.