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Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 28 22 31 112
Indiana PacersPacers 29 24 23 29 105

After Action Report

The Pistons edged the Pacers 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.