Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Bulls 119-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.