Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 20 | 35 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Pacers 109-107. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.