Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Pacers 104-87. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.