Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 94 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Pistons 112-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.