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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
86
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
132
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 12 21 25 28 86
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 41 25 23 43 132

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Warriors buried the Pacers 132-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Warriors cashed in. The Warriors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.