Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers snuck past the Celtics 112-111. Every possession went the Pacers way. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.