Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 105 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Pacers 105-104. Pistons torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.