Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Spurs 100-88. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.