Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Pacers 128-112. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.