Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 13 | 26 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 15 | 31 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pacers 107-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.