Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 19 | 40 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 25 | 29 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Pistons 127-122. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.