Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chicago BullsBulls
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pacers outlasted the Bulls 114-103. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.