Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Bulls pulled away from the Pacers 129-116. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · 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.