Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Pistons 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.