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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
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Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 37 19 35 25 14 130
Indiana PacersPacers 28 27 28 33 11 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pacers 130-127 in overtime. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.