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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 30 34 25 25 114
Chicago BullsBulls 29 28 29 32 118

After Action Report

The Bulls squeaked past the Pacers 118-114. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.