Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons outlasted the Pacers 108-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.