Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 42 | 33 | 32 | 139 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Celtics 139-104. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.