Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Hawks 118-113. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.