Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Nets squeaked past the Pacers 117-116. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · 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.