Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Indiana PacersPacers
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pacers 125-99. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.