Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 20 | 28 | 17 | 92 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers pulled away from the Cavaliers 102-92. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.