Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
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Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 21 | 40 | 28 | 128 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Spurs 128-112. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.