Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 21 | 38 | 30 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-97. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.