Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 20 | 38 | 23 | 113 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nets edged the Pacers 122-113. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.