Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 37 | 19 | 29 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 26 | 25 | 40 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Pacers 120-115. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.