Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
148
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 33 | 22 | 33 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 38 | 41 | 30 | 148 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers rolled past the Raptors 148-123. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.