Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 34 | 20 | 25 | 101 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 27 | 39 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers buried the Pistons 130-101. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.