Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 20 | 44 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pacers 116-89. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.