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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
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Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 27 28 25 109
Indiana PacersPacers 33 29 30 19 111

After Action Report

The Pacers squeaked past the Bulls 111-109. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.