Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Jazz ran roughshod over the Pacers 112-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.