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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 25 31 30 20 106
Chicago BullsBulls 20 15 26 26 87

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Pacers downed the Bulls 106-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.