Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 28 | 12 | 102 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pacers 102-92. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.