Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons downed the Pacers 112-102. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.