Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 41 | 30 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Pacers 121-104. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.