Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 128 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Spurs 128-121. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.