Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 22 | 38 | 21 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 26 | 33 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Pistons 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.