The Pistons mounted a strong offensive in the final two and a half minutes of the first half, but the Pacers resiliently held them off.
In the end, they only managed to narrow the gap to three points.
46-43.
The Indiana Pacers headed into the locker room with the lead.
This result was exhilarating for the Pacers fans. Su Xi's performance on the court left them ecstatic. They saw the value of the trade; Su Xi wasn't just there to be the icing on the cake—he was there to fight the tough battles.
The wisdom behind Larry Bird's decision was now crystal clear.
Charles Barkley said, "Su Xi's value isn't just about the winning streak they had before. It's in what we just saw this first half: him completely wreaking havoc on the Pistons' defense while they were utterly helpless to stop him."
