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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 28 19 34 32 113
New Jersey NetsNets 29 22 38 28 117

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Pacers 117-113. Nets' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.