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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 28 24 25 20 97
Indiana PacersPacers 26 24 22 26 98

After Action Report

The Pacers snuck past the Bucks 98-97. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.