Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 23 | 38 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 23 | 33 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Pacers 119-110. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.