Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Pacers 118-103. Pistons' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.