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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 26 27 29 36 12 130
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 24 32 33 7 125

After Action Report

The Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 130-125 in overtime. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.

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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.