Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 123 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Nets 123-118. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.