Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 48 | 26 | 33 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Pacers demolished the Pistons 144-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.