Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Pacers handled the Knicks 121-111. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · 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.