Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 43 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Hawks 108-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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.