Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 129 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers rolled past the Bulls 129-96. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.