Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 7 | 33 | 17 | 23 | 80 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Pistons 127-80. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pistons are in a full-on tailspin; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.