Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
135
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 35 | 44 | 23 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pacers took care of the Trail Blazers 135-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.