Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 29 | 33 | 19 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pacers 113-112. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.