Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 13 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 79 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 18 | 22 | 34 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Pacers 103-79. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.