Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Indiana PacersPacers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.