Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 17 | 37 | 23 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pacers fended off the Hawks 99-90. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.