Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 32 | 33 | 19 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Celtics 121-119. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.