Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
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Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 31 | 22 | 36 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Pacers 116-96. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pacers. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.