Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 16 | 39 | 28 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 18 | 31 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pacers handled the Trail Blazers 117-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · 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.