Sat Dec 25, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 93 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Pistons 119-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.