Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 10 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 5 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Bulls 122-117 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.