Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 8 | 23 | 27 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Trail Blazers took care of the Pacers 100-89. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.