Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 37 | 39 | 19 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Pacers squeaked past the 76ers 121-119. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.