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Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
103
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 29 29 19 28 105
New Jersey NetsNets 18 31 21 33 103

After Action Report

The Pacers squeaked past the Nets 105-103. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.