Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pacers 113-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.