Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
134
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Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 33 | 41 | 33 | 134 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 30 | 29 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Timberwolves 134-118. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.