Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pistons outlasted the Pacers 108-95. Pistons' defense smothered the Pacers all night. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell. 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
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.