Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Cavaliers handled the Pacers 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.