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Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 13 20 20 85
Indiana PacersPacers 35 31 32 28 126

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pacers blew the doors off the Pistons 126-85. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.