Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Indiana PacersPacers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons outlasted the Pacers 118-101. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.