Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons took care of the Pacers 122-109. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.