Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
74
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 74 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 22 | 39 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Pacers 117-74. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.