Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 37 | 31 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Knicks 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.