Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
149
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 39 | 52 | 34 | 149 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 16 | 23 | 34 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Pacers 149-94. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.