Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
142
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 28 | 39 | 44 | 142 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Pacers 142-117. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.