Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 26 | 39 | 31 | 135 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers survived the Pistons 135-130. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.