Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 131 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Pacers 140-131. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.