Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
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Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Celtics 114-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
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 · 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.