Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 140-111. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.