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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 29 26 36 32 123
Chicago BullsBulls 22 33 34 27 116

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Pacers fended off the Bulls 123-116. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.