Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 35 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Nets fended off the Pacers 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · 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.