Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 38 | 29 | 27 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Pacers 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.