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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.