Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 21 | 40 | 25 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 33 | 17 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons pulled away from the Pacers 116-105. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.