Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Pistons 121-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.