Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 38 | 19 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs squeaked past the Pacers 112-111. Spurs' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.