Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pacers 108-105. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pacers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.