Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers shocked the Pistons 126-121. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.