Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 90 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 39 | 34 | 37 | 28 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Trail Blazers 138-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.