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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 35 30 23 40 128
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 35 27 34 31 127

After Action Report

In Seattle, the Pacers squeaked past the SuperSonics 128-127. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.