Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 17 | 27 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 15 | 35 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Pistons 109-105. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.