Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
