Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 30 | 37 | 30 | 120 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 29 | 40 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Pistons 126-120. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.