Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 103 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Trail Blazers 121-103. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.