Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 31 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers survived the Pistons 119-115. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.