Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 110-105. Pistons torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.