Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 92 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Bulls 104-92. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.