Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 26 | 39 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons survived the Pacers 117-116. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.