Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers took care of the Spurs 113-97. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.