Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 34 | 29 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers snuck past the Cavaliers 117-112. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.