Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
132
away
Chicago BullsBulls
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 132 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pacers rolled past the Bulls 132-95. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.