Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
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Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 13 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Pacers 108-101. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.