Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pacers 111-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pacers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.