Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 33 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Pacers squeaked past the Nets 99-98. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.