Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers rolled past the Celtics 112-91. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.