Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Indiana PacersPacers
95
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 11 | 27 | 23 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Pistons 95-82. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. 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. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.