Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 35 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Pacers 126-96. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.