Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 11 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Pacers 98-91. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.