Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Pacers 118-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.