Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Pacers 119-97. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.