Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons buried the Pacers 110-83. Pistons torched the Pacers on the offensive end. 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.