Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 42 | 20 | 31 | 42 | 135 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Trail Blazers demolished the Pacers 135-103. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · 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.