Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Indiana PacersPacers
87
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Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Pacers 125-87. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.