Indiana forced overtime today, then defeated Detroit 104-97. "Indiana played a good game today. I have to credit them with that", said Detroit coach David Smith. "They managed to play with us not only through regulation but through overtime. We had chances to put them away but didn't. Fox really played well out there, but it wasn't enough."

Coach Hitch was elated after the game. "We showed the world today that we can play with the best of the best. Nobody gave us a chance going out there. Even our own newspaper writers thought the game was just a waste of time and money."

Indiana was led by Wade (34 points, 8 boards, 0 assists, a block), Mack (9 points, 5 boards, 10 assists, 3 steals), Battle (24 points, 2 blocks). Detroit was led by Fox (26 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Delgado (21 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, a block), Rausch (8 points, 13 boards, 0 assists, a block).

Indiana are now 19-22 after the victory. They hold at #3 in the Central and hold at #6 overall in the Eastern Conference. Detroit ended their tear at 8 games, and drop to 34-8 and 18-4 at home. They remain at #1 in the Central and hold at #1 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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