Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Knicks 118-115. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.