Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 25 | 34 | 43 | 135 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 18 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers demolished the Knicks 135-99. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.