Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pacers snuck past the Pistons 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.