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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 33 24 27 116
Indiana PacersPacers 32 30 30 25 117

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Jazz 117-116. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.