Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 34 | 28 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers pulled away from the Trail Blazers 132-117. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.