Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Pacers 113-105. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.