Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons snuck past the Pacers 100-96. Every possession went the Pistons way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.