Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
87
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Detroit PistonsPistons
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Pacers 95-87. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.