Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 34 | 44 | 29 | 130 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 15 | 26 | 33 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Nets 130-99. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.