Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 19 | 35 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Celtics 121-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.