Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 34 | 32 | 12 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 38 | 18 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Pacers 109-101. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.