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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Knicks 101-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.