Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Pacers 141-116. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.