Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Trail Blazers 121-115. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.