Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 85 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 108-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.