Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
New Jersey NetsNets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 37 | 25 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pacers rolled past the Nets 119-98. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.