Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 135 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 22 | 40 | 13 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons rolled past the Pacers 135-99. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.