Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Pacers 122-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.