Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 10 | 126 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Bulls 128-126 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.