Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Knicks 111-108. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.