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Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
95
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 21 28 17 95
Indiana PacersPacers 26 18 26 20 90

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Bulls squeaked past the Pacers 95-90. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · 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.
  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.