Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Pacers 112-101. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.