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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Pacers 115-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.