Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 116-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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.