⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ IND better than we expected
+9Q134-22
+1Q228-26
-11Q325-33
+5Q425-23
▼ DET better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 11 points worse than our numbers for the Pacers.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Pistons did not.
From the game
They went cold, twelve of 33 from three- Made six threes to their twelve
Key battles
6Threes made12
55%Three-point accuracy36%
24Free throws made16
21Assists14
📊The numbers
| IND | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% | Shooting from the field | 48% |
| 6 | Threes made | 12 |
| 55% | Three-point accuracy | 36% |
| 24 | Free throws made | 16 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 21 | Assists | 14 |
