Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 130 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Nets squeaked past the Pacers 130-128. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.