Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 21 | 41 | 25 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Pistons 117-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.