Everything clicked for Indiana today, as they soundly beat Atlanta 119-108. Atlanta looked beaten for most of the afternoon, and the final outcome was in little doubt. "I thought we came out ready to play, but we were just overmatched," said Atlanta coach Bob. "It's kind of demoralizing to lose that way, knowing that you played your best and it wasn't nearly enough." Bob now has the unenviable task of getting his team ready to face another day.

Indiana coach Coach Hitch couldn't be happier, though. His game plan was executed perfectly, and his players were able to dominate all aspects of the game. "It's great to get a win like this, when everything went according to plan."

Indiana was led by Owens (20 points, 5 boards, 5 assists, 2 blocks), Bowles (23 points, 2 assists), Cato (25 points, a steal). Atlanta was led by Laws (26 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, a steal), Rawlings (31 points, 0 assists), Baker (21 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, a block).

Indiana have won their last 11 games and stand at 20-7 and 14-1 at home. They remain at #2 in the Central and remain at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta are now 13-14. They hold at #2 in the Southeast and remain at #7 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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