Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
92
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
95
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 92 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Bulls 95-92. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.