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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.