Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 47 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Pistons 126-122. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.