Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 37 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Pacers 123-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.