Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
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Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 16 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Trail Blazers 99-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.