Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 35 | 21 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Pacers 116-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.