Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Pacers 99-97. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.