โฑ๏ธHow it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Hawks got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
โฒ ATL better than we expected
โผ IND better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 7 points better than our numbers for the Hawks.
โ๏ธWhat decided it
Why the Hawks won, and why the Pacers did not.
From the game
A 12-0 run from level to 12 points up in the first quarter
Could not get to the line, 26 free throws to their 36
Key battles
๐Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.

Hawks
Good plays
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run from level to 12 points up
Q1 10:48 ยท ATL 14-2 IND
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run from level to 9 points up
Q4 10:55 ยท ATL 79-70 IND
- Lead
Toni Kukoc made 24 ft Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Terry.
Q4 2:57 ยท ATL 89-86 IND
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Jacque Vaughn missed Free Throw 2 of 2.
Q4 4:48 ยท ATL 83-82 IND
- Missed FT
Nazr Mohammed missed Free Throw 1 of 2.
Q4 4:09 ยท ATL 83-84 IND
- Turnover
Jason Terry Bad Pass. Stolen by Kevin Ollie.
Q4 2:23 ยท ATL 89-89 IND

Pacers
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 12-point deficit to 4
Q1 6:26 ยท ATL 16-12 IND
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 9-point deficit to 1
Q4 9:36 ยท ATL 79-78 IND
- Ties it
Reggie Miller made 25 ft Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Ollie.
Q4 2:40 ยท ATL 89-89 IND
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Kevin Ollie missed Free Throw 1 of 2.
Q4 2:18 ยท ATL 89-89 IND
๐The numbers
| ATL | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Shooting from the field | 38% |
| 8 | Threes made | 6 |
| 47% | Three-point accuracy | 25% |
| 17 | Free throws made | 32 |
| 46 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 6 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 19 | Assists | 18 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 5 | Fast break points | 7 |
| 17 | Points off turnovers | 15 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 5 | Steals | 10 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |









