Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Pacers 109-103. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.