Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 101-96. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.