Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers rolled past the Pistons 118-88. Pacers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.