Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
100
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New Jersey NetsNets
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 16 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 100 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Pacers 129-100. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.