Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Pacers 117-115. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.