Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 36 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Trail Blazers 123-122. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.