Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
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Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 133 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Pacers 133-121. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.