Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Spurs 106-88. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.