Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 20 | 31 | 41 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Celtics snuck past the Pacers 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.