Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 26 | 26 | 39 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Pistons 110-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.