Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
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Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 110 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Raptors 116-110. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.