Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Pacers 116-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.