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