Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
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112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 112 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 34 | 22 | 37 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bobcats held off the Pacers 120-112. Bobcats controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.