Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pacers 122-117. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.