Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 15 | 37 | 36 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Celtics 109-88. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.