Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Celtics 104-100. Pacers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.