Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 43 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 140 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Pacers blew the doors off the Kings 140-118. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.