Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Pacers 89-83. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
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 · 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.