Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 15 | 27 | 28 | 91 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 91-86. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.