Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Pacers 111-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.