Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 27 | 30 | 36 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers took care of the Celtics 116-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.