Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Pacers 127-126. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.