Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Pacers 97-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.