Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 34 | 39 | 29 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 23 | 38 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Trail Blazers 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.