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nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Chicago BullsBulls
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Pacers 136-123. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.