Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Cavaliers 97-90. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.