Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 39 | 27 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Pacers 123-101. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.