Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
145
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 138 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 34 | 32 | 40 | 145 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers held off the Knicks 145-138. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.