Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 35 | 37 | 32 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Pacers 136-110. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.