Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Trail Blazers 109-108. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.