Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Trail Blazers survived the Pacers 118-115. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.