Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
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New Jersey NetsNets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 128 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 28 | 24 | 41 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pacers snuck past the Nets 128-126. Pacers torched the Nets on the offensive end. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.