Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 36 | 27 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 29 | 33 | 20 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pacers held off the Cavaliers 121-115. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.