Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
100
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Boston CelticsCeltics
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 103-100. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.