Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 36 | 33 | 22 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Pacers 122-108. Bulls' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.