Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 37 | 28 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Pistons 123-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.