Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Jazz 127-109. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.