Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chicago BullsBulls
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Bulls 109-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.