Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 86 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Trail Blazers 99-86. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.