Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Pacers 118-113. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.