Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 21 | 41 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Pacers 121-120. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.