Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 28 | 15 | 35 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 15 | 36 | 29 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls pulled away from the Pacers 117-99. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.