Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Bulls 120-100. Pacers torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.