Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Pacers 109-101. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.