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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
114
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Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
119
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 29 33 24 114
Indiana PacersPacers 31 40 27 21 119

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Bobcats 119-114. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.