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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.