Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Nets 105-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Nets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.