Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 118 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
The 76ers ran roughshod over the Pacers 138-118. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.