Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 26 | 35 | 15 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pacers 112-111. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.