Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 103 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nets pulled away from the Pacers 116-103. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.