Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Cavaliers 106-97. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.