Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers squeaked past the Raptors 121-119 in overtime. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.