Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Pacers 109-105. Every possession went the Hawks way. Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.