Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 14 | 32 | 22 | 31 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 36 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Pacers 116-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.