Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
138
away
Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 33 | 32 | 40 | 138 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 37 | 21 | 40 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Bulls 138-118. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.