Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 14 | 30 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Pacers 99-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers are in a full-on tailspin; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Pacers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.