Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers edged the Celtics 109-101. Pacers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.