Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 14 | 31 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Pacers 116-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.