Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Pacers 116-103. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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.