Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
76
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
90
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 76 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Trail Blazers 90-76. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.