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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 33 23 25 102
Indiana PacersPacers 24 19 19 31 93

After Action Report

The Celtics held off the Pacers 102-93. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.