Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Spurs 109-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.