Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Pacers 118-91. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.