Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 22 | 30 | 16 | 95 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Pacers snuck past the Spurs 98-95. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · 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.