Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Raptors 131-103. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.