Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 116-115. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.