Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Pistons 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.