Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
132
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 132 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Hawks 132-121. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.