Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 11 | 34 | 19 | 20 | 84 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Pacers 90-84. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.