Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 30 | 40 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers buried the Celtics 122-88. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · 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.