Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
76
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 76 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 21 | 36 | 16 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 98-76. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.