Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
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Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 121-89. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.