Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 106-101. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
