Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 81 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pacers 117-81. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pacers. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.