Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers stunned the Pistons 112-111. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.