Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Pacers 118-108. Pistons torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.