Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 21 | 37 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Pacers 115-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.