Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Bulls 120-102. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.