Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Pistons 106-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.