Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
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Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 20 | 37 | 33 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Nets pulled away from the Pacers 117-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.