Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 44 | 35 | 25 | 34 | 138 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 41 | 22 | 40 | 22 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Hawks 138-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.