Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pacers fended off the Knicks 119-113. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.