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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
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Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
131
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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.