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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 22 31 30 30 113
Chicago BullsBulls 29 20 30 18 97

After Action Report

The Pacers downed the Bulls 113-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.