Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
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Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 47 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 136 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 24 | 36 | 13 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Celtics rolled past the Pacers 136-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.