Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 33 | 21 | 31 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Bulls 122-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.