Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pacers 99-96. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.