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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 28 26 32 112
Indiana PacersPacers 25 23 26 24 98

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Pacers 112-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.