Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Pistons 131-97. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.