Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 40 | 23 | 28 | 130 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 31 | 30 | 42 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks survived the Pacers 135-130. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.