Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Pacers 121-101. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.