Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Knicks 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.