Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Pacers 121-109. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.