Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 27 | 42 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Pistons 127-87. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.