Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Pistons 113-99. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.