Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 109 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 29 | 24 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers fended off the Pacers 116-109. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.