Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
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Indiana PacersPacers
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Pacers 107-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.