Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 40 | 31 | 29 | 134 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 30 | 36 | 37 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 139-134. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.