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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 13 30 20 26 89
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 23 22 30 104

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Pacers 104-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

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.