Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
142
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 142 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers took care of the Celtics 142-124. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.