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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 36 | 33 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 29 | 35 | 13 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Pacers 129-96. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.