Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 94 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Pacers 113-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.