Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 33 | 36 | 16 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Cavaliers 122-99. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.