Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
73
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 73 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Pacers 117-73. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Pacers locker-room rift aren't helping. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.