Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Pistons 119-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.