Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers fended off the Bulls 120-113. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.