Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers survived the Celtics 111-109. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.