Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers rolled past the Celtics 138-114. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.