Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Indiana PacersPacers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 34 | 27 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Celtics 123-103. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.