Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers stunned the Celtics 99-97. Every possession went the Pacers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.