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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 25 24 31 106
Indiana PacersPacers 39 20 20 25 104

After Action Report

The Hawks survived the Pacers 106-104. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

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.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.