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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
123
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 33 34 29 27 123
Indiana PacersPacers 39 34 26 19 118

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Jazz squeaked past the Pacers 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.