Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 105-103. Pacers' positional fit overwhelmed the Celtics rotation. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.