Atlanta played hard for their first win
Indiana @ Atlanta
Game 3

Key Player
Richard Jefferson
The final score - 142 to 140
Despite the final score, this game did not go into overtime. Atlanta wasn't about to let this game go. The Pacers played hard and showed why they are playoffs contenders. The game was tied throughout the game, then Indiana made a run in the 2nd. In the 2nd half, it was all about playing catchup, from a 15 point deficit. Both teams seemingly caught fire from the field, causing the team scores to soar. Down to the wire, Richard Jefferson made the game winning bucket after getting an inbounds pass with 15.9 seconds left. Richard Jefferson showed why he was the key player.
There was no stopping Stephen Jackson
Mamadou N'diaye was banged up, but able to return. Upon returning, he was banged up even more, and was forced to sit out the rest of the game. He has now shaken off any ill effects of the injury.
Atlanta needed a new game plan at halftime to erase the 15 point deficit
Al Harrrington throws down the flashy 1 hand ally oop jam
Atlanta is trying to go all the way this year
Player of the Game - Stephen Jackson
Game Stats Overview
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 Entire Game         Indiana          Atlanta          
Points              140              142              
Bench Scoring       62               58               
Field Goals         62/104           59/99            
Field Goal %        .596             .596             
3 Point FG          2/6              5/8              
3 Point %           .333             .625             
Free Throws         14/19            19/36            
Free Throw %        .737             .528             
Rebounds            35               47               
Off. Rebounds       1                9                
Def. Rebounds       34               38               
Blocks              6                10               
Steals              4                12               
Assists             25               30               
Turnovers           25               23               
Fouls               24               19               
Player Stats
Atlanta
Indiana
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