Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
122
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Detroit PistonsPistons
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 5 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pacers outlasted the Pistons 122-115 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.