Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers took care of the Celtics 112-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.