Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 32 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 104-102. Pacers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.