Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 16 | 27 | 19 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Pacers 105-85. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.