Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pacers snuck past the Celtics 108-104. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.