Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 127-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.