Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 23 | 29 | 18 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 15 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pacers outlasted the Bulls 102-83. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.