Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 23 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Pacers survived the Hawks 117-114. Pacers' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.