Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Pacers 119-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.