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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 23 34 30 24 111
Indiana PacersPacers 25 28 26 28 107

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Pacers 111-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.