Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 39 | 21 | 24 | 33 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers downed the SuperSonics 131-117. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.