Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pacers 104-88. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.