Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 38 | 44 | 31 | 140 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers rolled past the Pistons 140-96. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.