Thu Oct 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Pacers 125-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.