Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 94 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 98-94. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.