Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 32 | 33 | 22 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Celtics outlasted the Pacers 123-117. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.