Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 41 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Celtics 118-112. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.