Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 30 | 34 | 18 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 114-111. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.