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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 26 26 25 24 101
Chicago BullsBulls 21 22 27 24 94

After Action Report

The Pacers held off the Bulls 101-94. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.