Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Celtics 113-101. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.