Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Pacers 112-108. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.