Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Pacers 112-83. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.