Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 33 | 14 | 24 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics took care of the Pacers 111-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.