⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Celtics got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ IND better than we expected
▼ BOS better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 13 points worse than our numbers for the Pacers.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Celtics won, and why the Pacers did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 54 rebounds to 44- Could not get to the line, nineteen free throws to their 37
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Pacers
Good plays
- 10-0 run
A 10-0 run from level to 10 points up
Q1 11:22 · IND 10-0 BOS
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 10-point deficit to 2
Q3 0:26 · IND 68-70 BOS
- Ties it
Stephen Jackson made two point shot.
OT 4:03 · IND 86-86 BOS
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Jermaine O'Neal missed Free Throw 2 of 2.
Q4 0:39 · IND 82-84 BOS
- Missed FT
Anthony Johnson missed Free Throw 2 of 2.
Q4 0:27 · IND 83-84 BOS
- Turnover
Stephen Jackson Lost Ball. Stolen by Antoine Walker.
OT 4:28 · IND 84-86 BOS
Celtics
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run took them from 2 down to 7 up
Q2 4:37 · IND 36-43 BOS
- Lead
Al Jefferson made layup. Assisted by Ricky Davis.
OT 4:47 · IND 84-86 BOS
- Winner
Antoine Walker made three point jumper. Assisted by Al Jefferson.
OT 3:03 · IND 86-89 BOS
Bad plays
- Turnover
Paul Pierce Traveling
Q4 2:02 · IND 81-82 BOS
- Turnover
Ricky Davis Offensive Goaltending
OT 4:24 · IND 84-86 BOS
- Turnover
Antoine Walker Bad Pass. Stolen by Reggie Miller.
OT 3:38 · IND 86-86 BOS
📊The numbers
| IND | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% | Shooting from the field | 41% |
| 6 | Threes made | 3 |
| 24% | Three-point accuracy | 19% |
| 29 | Free throws made | 15 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 63 |
| 11 | Offensive rebounds | 17 |
| 15 | Assists | 16 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 5 | Fast break points | 10 |
| 16 | Points off turnovers | 12 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 6 | Steals | 10 |
| 6 | Blocks | 7 |