Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Pacers 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.