Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 93 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 24 | 37 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers buried the Pistons 114-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.