Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 38 | 24 | 34 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pacers took care of the Hawks 121-105. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.