Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Pacers 105-101. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.