Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 15 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Bulls 98-96. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.