Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 29 | 19 | 34 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers shocked the Celtics 101-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.