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Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 29 29 34 120
Indiana PacersPacers 27 33 35 19 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons held off the Pacers 120-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.