Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pacers 114-110. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.