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Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 33 29 19 21 102
New Jersey NetsNets 21 30 23 19 93

After Action Report

The Pacers edged the Nets 102-93. Pacers torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.