Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
67
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 85 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 12 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 67 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pacers outlasted the Bulls 85-67. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.