Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Pacers 108-98. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.