Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 30 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Celtics 119-102. Pacers' starting five clicked while the Celtics looked disjointed. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.