Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
77
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
83
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 14 | 13 | 23 | 27 | 77 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Pistons 83-77. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.