Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Celtics 114-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.