Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 14 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Pacers 123-98. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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.