Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Knicks 97-96. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.