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.