Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Celtics survived the Pacers 97-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.