Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pacers squeaked past the Hawks 97-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.