Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pacers 118-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.