Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
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Indiana PacersPacers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 37 | 15 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Pistons 108-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.