Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 37 | 39 | 30 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Pistons 132-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.