Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Pacers 107-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.