Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Pistons 116-82. Every possession went the Pacers way. Pacers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.