Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs rolled past the Pacers 126-100. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.