Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 91 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pacers 91-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Pacers lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.