Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 105-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.