Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 110 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Pacers 112-110. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.