Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 28 | 38 | 26 | 127 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pacers downed the Bulls 127-116. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.