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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 27 29 34 19 109
Chicago BullsBulls 34 25 27 27 113

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls shocked the Pacers 113-109. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.