Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 41 | 28 | 21 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Pistons 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.