Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Knicks 100-93. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.