Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Spurs 116-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.