Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pacers snuck past the Pistons 110-105. Pacers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.