Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers buried the Pistons 112-88. Every possession went the Pacers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.