Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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New Jersey NetsNets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 19 | 36 | 33 | 112 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 38 | 40 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets pulled away from the Pacers 123-112. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.