Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers took care of the Celtics 120-109 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.