Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 42 | 26 | 18 | 38 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 28 | 41 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pacers 125-124. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.