Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Pacers 117-93. Celtics torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.