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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 27 23 23 30 103
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 31 28 30 116

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers handled the Pacers 116-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.