Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Hawks 113-109. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · 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.