Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 17 | 36 | 22 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 23 | 31 | 38 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks blew the doors off the Pacers 124-96. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.