Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks outlasted the Pacers 120-111. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.