Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pacers 116-97. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Pacers' offense. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.