Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Pacers 109-108. Ugly basketball, but the Bobcats did just enough. The Bobcats pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.