Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Pistons 123-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pacers; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.