Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Pistons 111-103. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.