Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 26 | 27 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Pacers 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.