Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Trail Blazers 101-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.