Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Bulls 108-88. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.