Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers buried the Pistons 121-89. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.