Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 39 | 26 | 34 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Hawks 126-97. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.