Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Pacers 121-92. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.