Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Trail Blazers 129-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.