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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 22 34 21 22 99
Indiana PacersPacers 22 25 21 29 97

After Action Report

In Indiana, the 76ers squeaked past the Pacers 99-97. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.