Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 34 | 24 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Pacers 107-99. Celtics torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.