⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Bulls fell 13 points behind the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ CHI better than we expected
▼ IND better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 13 points worse than our numbers for the Bulls.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Bulls won, and why the Pacers did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 23 free throws to their thirteen- Gave up second chances, twelve offensive rebounds to their five
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Bulls
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run took them from 5 down to 3 up
Q2 8:06 · CHI 42-39 IND
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run took them from 1 down to 8 up
Q3 6:20 · CHI 79-71 IND
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run took them from 1 down to 7 up
Q4 3:03 · CHI 108-101 IND
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Tyrus Thomas misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 4:05 · CHI 100-98 IND
- Turnover
Shot clock violation
Q4 0:32 · CHI 110-105 IND
- Missed FT
Derrick Rose misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 0:17 · CHI 112-105 IND
Pacers
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run stretched a 2-point lead to 11
Q1 4:05 · CHI 17-28 IND
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 12-point deficit to 4
Q4 10:06 · CHI 95-91 IND
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Jeff Foster misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 3:50 · CHI 100-99 IND
- Turnover
T.J. Ford bad pass
Q4 0:08 · CHI 113-105 IND
📊The numbers
| CHI | IND | |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Shooting from the field | 46% |
| 7 | Threes made | 7 |
| 47% | Three-point accuracy | 41% |
| 17 | Free throws made | 11 |
| 51 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 5 | Offensive rebounds | 12 |
| 23 | Assists | 23 |
| 38 | Points in the paint | 50 |
| 24 | Fast break points | 17 |
| 17 | Points off turnovers | 12 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 11 | Blocks | 3 |
