Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 93 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons snuck past the Pacers 93-92. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.