Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Pacers 112-111. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.