Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 18 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pacers 119-116 in overtime. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.