Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers squeaked past the Trail Blazers 112-110. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.