Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 35 | 19 | 26 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 34 | 19 | 13 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Pacers 100-97. Bulls' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.