Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers buried the Pistons 127-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
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.