Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 29 | 44 | 34 | 136 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 26 | 34 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Bulls 136-117. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.