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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
91
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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.