Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 16 | 32 | 14 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Pacers 101-88. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell. 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.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
