Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 19 | 29 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pacers survived the Trail Blazers 104-100. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.