Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Bulls 110-102. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.