Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Pacers 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
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.