Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pacers 103-100. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.