Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Pacers 114-85. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.