Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 30 | 33 | 22 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 110-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.