Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Chicago BullsBulls
108
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Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Bulls 109-108. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.