Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 33 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Pacers 115-114. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.