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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 33 | 43 | 14 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 13 | 31 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Bulls pulled away from the Pacers 116-106. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.