Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 22 | 35 | 126 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers buried the Bulls 126-106. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.