Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.