Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 15 | 29 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Pacers 94-93. Pistons' positional fit overwhelmed the Pacers rotation. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.