Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Pacers 117-100. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.