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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 35 25 26 26 112
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 29 31 16 100

After Action Report

The Pacers took care of the Trail Blazers 112-100. Pacers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.