Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Hawks 102-98. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.