Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 120 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Celtics 121-120. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.