Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pacers held off the Pistons 114-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.