Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Pacers 97-86. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.