Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 24 | 36 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Pistons 116-101. Pacers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.