Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 25 | 44 | 29 | 130 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers survived the Hawks 130-126. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pacers. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.