Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Pistons 120-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.