Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 22 | 28 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pacers held off the Knicks 96-90. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.