Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 35 | 36 | 22 | 127 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Pacers 127-107. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.