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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 23 34 34 29 11 131
Detroit PistonsPistons 21 31 35 33 7 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 131-127 in overtime. Pacers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.