Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
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Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers took care of the Pistons 116-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers 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.