Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Nets 97-94. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.