Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 17 | 37 | 40 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Pacers 119-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.