Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 18 | 29 | 38 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Pacers 106-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.