Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Indiana PacersPacers
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 31 | 20 | 30 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Pistons 125-113. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.