Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
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Chicago BullsBulls
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 129 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Bulls 129-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.