Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 24 | 37 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Pistons 118-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.