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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 24 28 36 28 116
New Jersey NetsNets 22 19 36 19 96

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Pacers demolished the Nets 116-96. Pacers torched the Nets on the offensive end. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.