Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Nets 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.