Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 18 | 35 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Knicks 123-115. Pacers torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.