Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Indiana PacersPacers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics rolled past the Pacers 125-101. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
