Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 37 | 38 | 24 | 124 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 16 | 26 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Pacers 124-88. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.