Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the Pacers 118-108. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.