Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Pacers 107-99. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.