Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
away
Indiana PacersPacers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Hawks 106-89. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.