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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 32 29 31 34 126
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 36 30 29 124

After Action Report

In Boston, the Pacers snuck past the Celtics 126-124. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.