Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 35 | 47 | 32 | 139 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Pistons 139-104. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.