Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 16 | 27 | 29 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Knicks 99-98. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.