Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Pacers 125-92. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.