Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Bulls 114-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.