Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
113
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Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 24 | 21 | 38 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Nets survived the Pacers 113-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.