Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Cavaliers 128-118. Pacers' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.