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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
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Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 22 20 30 34 106
Indiana PacersPacers 22 24 31 19 96

After Action Report

The Kings downed the Pacers 106-96. Kings' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers are in a full-on tailspin. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.