Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 31 | 25 | 40 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 82 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pacers blew the doors off the Knicks 128-82. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.