Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Pacers 117-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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.