Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 23 | 35 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 35 | 28 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Pistons 127-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.