Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 22 | 34 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.