Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Pistons 131-126. Pacers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.