Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 36 | 25 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 38 | 31 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Pacers 135-105. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.