Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 121 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Bulls 121-120. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.