⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Pacers stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ MIL better than we expected
▼ IND better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 7 points better than our numbers for the Bucks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Pacers won, and why the Bucks did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, eight of thirteen from three- Lived at the line, 45 free throws to their 34
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Bucks
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run took them from 5 down to 4 up
Q1 5:09 · MIL 22-18 IND
- Ties it
Michael Redd made 25 ft Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Mason.
Q4 2:04 · MIL 107-107 IND
- Ties it
Sam Cassell made 14 ft Jumper. Assisted by Tim Thomas.
Q4 0:32 · MIL 112-112 IND
Bad plays
- Turnover
Jason Caffey Offensive Foul
Q4 3:36 · MIL 102-103 IND
- Turnover
Ray Allen Lost Ball. Stolen by Ron Artest.
Q4 1:35 · MIL 107-109 IND
- Turnover
Anthony Mason Lost Ball. Stolen by Jamaal Tinsley.
OT 4:03 · MIL 112-116 IND
Pacers
Good plays
- Lead
Jermaine O'Neal made 9 ft Jumper.
Q4 1:47 · MIL 107-109 IND
- Winner
Jermaine O'Neal made Free Throw 1 of 2.
Q4 0:15 · MIL 112-113 IND
Bad plays
- Turnover
Jermaine O'Neal Lost Ball. Stolen by Anthony Mason.
Q4 2:32 · MIL 102-105 IND
- Turnover
24 second
Q4 0:54 · MIL 109-112 IND
- Turnover
Ron Artest Lost Ball. Stolen by Sam Cassell.
Q4 0:01 · MIL 112-114 IND
📊The numbers
| MIL | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Shooting from the field | 50% |
| 4 | Threes made | 8 |
| 20% | Three-point accuracy | 62% |
| 27 | Free throws made | 38 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 12 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 28 | Assists | 25 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 10 | Fast break points | 7 |
| 19 | Points off turnovers | 28 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 11 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
