Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Trail Blazers 116-114. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.