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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
95
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 23 24 26 22 95
Chicago BullsBulls 23 27 29 27 106

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Pacers 106-95. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.