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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
88
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 23 26 21 18 88
New Jersey NetsNets 23 31 25 27 106

After Action Report

The Nets outlasted the Pacers 106-88. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.