Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 104 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers handled the Trail Blazers 121-104. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.