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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 34 31 29 28 11 133
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 36 27 33 13 135

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Pacers 135-133 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.