Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
74
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 10 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 74 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Pacers 97-74. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.