Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Hawks 113-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.