Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chicago BullsBulls
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls took care of the Pacers 131-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.