Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Pacers 116-114. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.