Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
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Indiana PacersPacers
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Nets 107-106. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.