Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 40 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Warriors 116-108. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.