Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 84 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 34 | 28 | 40 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Pistons 135-84. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.