Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
147
away
Indiana PacersPacers
100
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 45 | 37 | 34 | 147 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Pacers 147-100. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.